The Kilij is the traditional saber of the Ottomans. It was in use from the early 17 C. and during more than 300 years well into the 20th C. The shorter version with deeply curved wide blade and ‘T’ spine is a later version and appeared in the mid 18 Century. This fantastic piece has a blade of 25 inches, well curved and forged from laminated steel folded at the blade tip. Although it is an 18 C. piece, the date of 1127 (1715) on the blade is not necessarily the blade date and it is a later addition probably done in the late 19 century to ‘upgrade’ the sword value. The blade spine is mounted with brass strips. The hilt of classical form is made of brass cross guard and rhino horn grips with bulbous pommel and brass grip strap. The wood scabbard is leather covered and mounted with big brass locket and chape. The condition is very good to its age. The blade has few scratches and stained spots. The grips pommel was broken and at some time in the recent years it was removed and re-mounted with added rivet. There are some dents to the scabbard fittings and the leather is worn and damaged. Altogether an outstanding sword.